Our First Annual 2017 Durham Kwanzaa Essay Contest

Our First Annual 2017 Durham Kwanzaa Essay Contest is dedicated to the incomparable Baba Chuck Davis. Baba Chuck led with love, and connected us all; he was a master teacher, a bridge builder, purveyor of rhythm, motion, and song. Baba Chuck protected, treasured, and passed on African wisdom, tradition, and culture to all of the people he came in contact with.

Dear Students, Thank you for participating in the First Annual Durham Kwanzaa Essay Contest! Below are the criteria for this year’s essay. Happy Writing! THE ESSAY PROMPT: The Adrinkra symbol above translates as NEA OPE SE OBEDI HENE, or “He/She/They who want(s) to lead in the future must first learn to serve.” With this in mind,… Continue reading CONTESTANTS

Volunteer Judges, We appreciate your time and your help! Contest entries will be scored by you, our special guest judges, (TBD) on ___ at ___. Thank you. —————- ROUND ONE: To Slush or Not to Slush? OBJECTIVE: Separate the POSSIBLES from the IMPOSSIBLES. INSTRUCTIONS for 20-50 Entries: Level 1 Judge will place essays in one… Continue reading JUDGES